Quality Assurance Officer

Summary


The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation and compliance to all product and process specifications, as well as food and environmental safety.


Duties and Responsibilities


Ensure compliance with quality policy, procedures, work instructions, and documented quality systems. In addition, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Carry out inspection upon arrival of raw materials, packaging materials and inputs against specifications and submit reports after inspection.
Ensure all quality procedures for fruit washing and storage are observed.
Check the peeling and cutting quality, and complete the quality control sheet at Processing.
Check the packing quality and complete the quality control sheet at the Packing.
Conduct quality control on pallets in accordance with the finished goods control procedure.
Ensure daily calibration and verification of all measuring equipment in the laboratory and in the factory.
Monitor and control all storage areas and conditions.
Continuous training and coaching of factory employees on Food safety and quality issues.
Fulfillment of housekeeping and environmental standards.
Report any non-compliance detected in relation to both the Quality and Food Safety Management Systems to the Quality Manager.
Report immediately any non-conformity on product quality to the QA manager.
Report immediately any breakage, damage or malfunction of equipment to the QA manager.
Ensure samples for analyses are properly taken for each batch.
Manage and maintain all tools and equipment for conducting quality control checks in both the laboratory and the factory.
Ensure proper and prompt filing of records: maintain organized and accessible records for analysis and reference.
Ensure correct traceability of products and records.
Supporting process improvements throughout the testing and quality assurance processes
Adhere to all health and safety guidelines in the factory.


Supervisory duties:


Appraise the performance of immediate team members, identify their training needs and organize or recommend appropriate training for them.
Administer disciplinary measures of immediate team members in accordance with the company’s disciplinary procedures
Interpret policies and procedures to immediate team members and, where necessary, consult a superior or appropriate departments.


Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements


Bachelor's Degree / HND or higher in Food Science, Agribusiness or a related field.
At least two (2) years of professional or sector/industry experience.
Flexibility based on the factory production schedule.
Knowledge of the use of measuring equipment.
Knowledge of GMPs
Knowledge of the HACCP system
Excellent planning, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
Integrity and accountability
Fluency in English – excellent communication skills, both oral and written.